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Chapter Six Morality: Virtues
Virtue: Strength
Character: attributes & features
that make up our individuality
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Family background
Influence of friends
Religious upbringing
Habitual Patterns of behavior:
Character
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Refers to the kind of person who acts in a
certain way
We do not see character directly; we see it in
its fruits
The action we perform will in turn form us
Jesus
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The quintessential example of good moral
character
Virtues/Vices
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Virtues enable us to reach the intended
purpose of our lives
Virtues involve
We must practice virtuous
Lived vs. Stated Value
Character Cycle
Habits you form
(virtues and vices)
What you do
(acts)
Who you are
(character)
Authentic Freedom
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(p. 103)
License:
From Chapter One: Morality is lessened if our free
will is threatened or reduced through no fault of our
own
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Ignorance: lack of knowledge, education, etc
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Fear/Duress: threats, unlawful or forcible restraints
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Family didn’t teach you stealing was wrong;
Lie to protect self; prisoners of war; soccer team
Psychological or Social Factors
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Mental capacity or Maturity
Violation of economic, political & other conditions needed to
exercise freedom
Criteria for a Value
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Must be chosen from alternatives
Must be chosen after considering the
consequences
Must be performed
Becomes a pattern of life
Is cherished
Is publicly affirmed
Enhances the person’ total Growth
Theological Virtues: Theos=
God
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Faith
Hope (vs. wishing p. 106) –
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"Hope" is the thing with feathers – That perches in
the soul – And sings the tune without the words –
And never stops at all. - Emily Dickinson
Love/Charity (1 Cor 13) (Fromm’s
Characteristics of love, p. 108)
Prayer & Virtues
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“Prayer is a mysterious encounter with God”
(#2591)
Faith is prayerful longing to encounter God
7 Gifts of the Holy Spirit: wisdom,
understanding, counsel right judgment,
fortitude, knowledge, wonder & awe, piety
Cardinal Virtues: cardo = hinge
practical, common sense virtues
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Prudence:
Justice:
Fortitude:
Temperance:
Integrity
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Honesty, genuineness & consistency in
behavior
Poem, p. 113
Watch
Watch
Watch
Watch
Watch
your thoughts; they become your words
your words; they become actions
you actions; they become habits
your habits; they become character
your character; it becomes your destiny
Communities of Character
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Promotes the common good & provides the
conditions such as peace & respect that allow
its people to grow & develop
Catholic morality does not simply ask, What
should I do to be good? It also asks, What
should I do to help others be good as well?
The dignity of the human person requires pursuit of the common good.
Everyone should be concerned to crate & support institutions that
improve the condition of human life. Catechism, #1926